Hotel Banquets Sous Chef - LI/Huntington Hilton, Melville, NY - Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions

Jr. Sous Chef Job Description:

Our Hotel is searching for a creative and motivated Jr. Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our Sous Chef's requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menus and meal designs.

Your duties will include responding to customer issues, and developing new menu options. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities:

· Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.

· Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.

· Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.

· Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.

· Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.

· Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.

· Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.

· Manage the kitchen team in the Sous Chef's absence.

Requirements:

· A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.

· Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.

· Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.

· Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person